Handbook of Denominations in the United States by Frank S. Mead - 1975

This book is in good condition. The is minimal wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards. There is minimal wear on the edges of the cover boards, and there is no bumping. There are some stains on the front cover board. the pages are just turning yellow and tanned.The pages are clear of any markings.

"Obtaining information about America's religious groups can be difficult, providing it to others is a king-sized undertaking. For one thing, there are so many. For another, finding a way to make contact with them to gather facts and figures, especially from the smaller, less highly organized ones, can be a mystery. And then there is the question of which ones to include in a reference book of this kind. Finally, classifying them - that is, under which heading, if any, to place them and how to list them by title - sometimes requires a judgement call or even a bold venture...." - Preface to the Eighth Edition from Handbook of Denominations in the United States